Without the structure of a 25m pool or tri coach, it’s easy for your stroke to stagnate. Follow these three drills from Berkshire Tri Club Coach, Ian Lee-Emery, to keep your open-water training focused. Images Rosie Hallam INTERVALS Alternate…
Elbows out or slicing straight? Which stroke sends you through the water more quickly? Swimming is a sport that is constantly evolving. It’s not just the high-tech kit that evolves – it’s the swim technique too. For a triathlete, the…
Many triathletes and high level swimmers suffer from shoulder pain so we asked Rachel Whittaker, clinical director at Six Physio, how to avoid and rehabilitate this common injury. How to diagnose it: Swimming predominately uses the upper body muscles (back,…
Written by Terry Laughlin Has your experience in triathlon training gone something like this? You train for swimming with a distance-and-effort oriented approach similar to cycling and running. It works well for the two land disciplines, but brings precious little…
Andrew Potter and Tim George explain why exhalation is the secret to a successful and speedy swim, whether in training or on race day.
Phil Mosley explains simple ways to help you run faster at your next triathlon. Let’s face it, nobody enters triathlons because they’re easy. We all accept it’s a tough sport and that aching legs are to be expected. At the…
For many of those taking on the challenge of Braveheart, the cold water swim is an area of concern – but if you’re prepared you can make sure that you start the race well. The last thing you want…
Simon Sharp, a triathlon coach and Business Development Manager for Nuffield Health, has produced a guide to open water swimming for triathletes. Watch the video or click on the link to read Simon’s guide. It’s great for beginners…
With most would-be triathletes put off by the swim, Tri Surrey chairman Jonathan Wilden explains how to tackle the wild lakes of triathlon.
Tri Surrey coach Martin Loxton-Beed explains the importance of core engagement and mastering body rotation while in the water.